Research-based gardening information for Durham County, NC
Sunday, Jun 22, 2014 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Where:Durham County Library – South Rgeional Branch, 4505 South Alston Ave. Durham, NC
Trees are wonderful! They provide shade, produce oxygen, enhance our property, and refresh the spirit. Learn which ones to choose, how to plant them, & what errors to avoid. Presented by Gene Carlone, Durham County Extensiion Master Gardener. Class is free, registration is required. Call 919-560-7410
Extension Gardener Series at Sarah P. Duke Gardens – Urban Trees
Locate, choose, and plant trees successfully in Durham County. Taught by Master Gardener Gene Carlone. Class is free/ Registration required.
When: March 13, 2014 (Thursday) 6:30 pm -8:00 pm
Where: Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham
Contact: Sara Smith 919-668-1707 gardenseducation@duke.edu
Briggs Avenue Community Garden Series – Insect Management – Fire Ants
Learn insect management and fire ants and how to control them. With Michelle Wallace, Durham County Horticulture Agent This class is free / Registration is required.
When: March 15, 2014 (Saturday) 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Where: Durham County Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster Street, Durham
Contact: Pana Jones 919-560-0525 or prjones2@ncsu.edu
Durham Garden Forum – Growing Tomatoes
Learn the about secrets to success for tomatoes in North Carolina. Durham County Extension Master Gardener, Charles Murphy will share his wisdom in growing tomatoes. The Durham Garden Forum in partnership with NC Cooperative Extension: Durham County Center. Free for Members of Durham Garden Forum / $10 for non-members.
When: March 18, 2014 (Tuesday) 6:30 pm -8:00pm
Where: Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham
Contact: durhamgardenforum@gmail.com